Invisible magnetic quilt hanger

ABSTRACT

The objective of the invention is to enable the easy installation and displaying of a quilt, textile or similar on a vertical mounting surface invisibly. It also removes the critical need for leveling devices to obtain precision horizontal installation, still allowing for proper horizontal display of the quilt. The use of powerful magnets, center point mounting, and variable length rod enables display and easy switching out of different sized textiles. Using an adjustable rod across the full width of the quilt ensures proper support as well as full exposure of the quilt for viewing without the distraction of the mounting device itself being evident. Options in device mounting make it possible to remove and re-install without damaging the vertical surface on which it was mounted. As no compression of the textile is used with this invention, uneven fading (evident in most textiles exposed to light) of the quilt will not occur.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a magnetic quilt hanger that enables the easy mounting and displaying of a quilt, textile, or similar on a vertical surface invisibly.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Various types of hangers are known for displaying items such as quilts, tapestry, rugs, banners, or other decorative like items. This invention was designed to address a multitude of problems faced by users of previous quilt or textile hangers. Included are the elimination of damage to the quilt caused by compression (uneven fading, sagging), wall damage, size limitations, difficulty in installation, and the hanger distracting from the quilt itself.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The objective of this invention is to solve deficiencies existing in previously available quilt hangers. This invention provides for proper display of a quilt, textile, banner or other artwork without damaging the fabrics or the wall it is attached to, without having to be sized specifically for each quilt and without the hanger being visible.

The hanger will not damage the wall surface because it uses adhesive that will not remove paint or leave residue when removed. Although provision is made if a user wishes to hard-mount the hanger to the wall, it is easily installed and removed if desired without leaving any indication on the wall. The body of the hanger is a substrate that is affixed to a wall with removable adhesive means, or may be screwed into the wall if the user desires.

Since the quilt is hung using a metal rod inserted into a rod pocket (sleeve) attached to the back of the quilt, the entire quilt is supported properly and will not be subject to stretching and sagging caused by compression style quilt hangers. Additionally, the quilt fabric is not subject to uneven fading which occurs with compression style hangers.

Use of an adjustable rod within the quilt rod pocket allows for quickly changing out wall hangings without having to change the hanger to a different size. Most other available quilt hangers require being sized specifically for each quilt size or size range.

This quilt hanger is low profile allowing the quilt to hang very close to the wall, and does not show at all, allowing the viewer of the art to enjoy only the artwork.

The installation of this quilt hanger does not require any tools to accomplish. It is easy for one person to do, and provides for horizontal adjustment if needed when quilt is hung.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

The drawing of this invention depicts the mounting substrate, the disc magnets, the adjustable metal rod, and a quilt with rod pocket showing the metal rod installed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The product is comprised of the following components:

-   -   (1) Mounting Substrate—This substrate will have two purposes:         -   It will hold or support powerful magnets. These magnets are             set into counter bores and affixed if substrate is             non-ferrous. If substrate is of ferrous material, magnets             will be attached by magnetic attraction.         -   The substrate will facilitate the mounting of this component             to a vertical surface by mechanical or adhesive options.     -   (2) Magnets—The attractive force of these magnets to the         adjustable metal rod enables sufficient support for display of         the textile or quilt.     -   (3) Adjustable Length Metal Rod—This rod is used to support the         textile or quilt when it is installed in a rod pocket. The         ferrous property of this metal rod enables it to be attached to         magnets installed in the substrate.

The magnets are mounted in or on the substrate. The substrate is mounted on a vertical surface by mechanical or adhesive options. The adjustable length metal rod is installed in rod pocket of the textile or quilt. The rod with the quilt or textile is then introduced to the mounting substrate in which the magnetic attraction will support and hang the quilt for display.

The device also enables very fast mounting and removal of quilt for show-and-tell purposes. When used as intended, this device allows for proper support of the quilt, thus reducing the risk of damage caused by sagging.

It is understood that this invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or central characteristics thereof. Various modifications may be made in the details within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims and without departing from the spirit of the invention. 

1. A magnetic quilt hanger comrrising: a solid rigid substrate in which a plurality of powerful magnets are attached; said solid rigid substrate is mountable to a wall using at least one fastener; a quilt or textile having a rod pocket; a steel rod having adjustable length adjustment is slid into said rod pocket, and said steel rod within said rod pocket on said quilt or textile is magnetically attracted and retained on said substrate to hang said rug or textile vertically on said wall.
 2. The magnetic quilt hanger as disclosed in claim 1 wherein said steel rod telescopes.
 3. The magnetic quilt hanger as disclosed in claim 1 wherein said magnets are set into counter bores in said solid rigid substrate.
 4. The magnetic quilt hanger as disclosed in claim 1 wherein said solid rigid substrate is mounted to said wall with screws.
 5. The magnetic quilt hanger as disclosed in claim 1 wherein said solid rigid substrate is mounted to said wall with an adhesive.
 6. The magnetic quilt hanger as disclosed in claim 1 wherein said solid rigid substrate is non-ferrous.
 7. The magnetic quilt hanger as disclosed in claim 1 wherein said quilt hanger allows different width quilts or textiles to be displayed without said hanger being visible.
 8. The magnetic quilt hanger as disclosed in claim 1 wherein a length of steel rod is adjustable to a length that completely hide said steel rod within said rod pocket. 